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June 8, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on June 8, 2025

UFC 316: Complete Fight Results and $50K Bonus Winners

UFC 316 Full Results and Bonus Recap: Harrison Shines, Dvalishvili Dominates UFC 316 brought an action-packed night to New Jersey, featuring explosive finishes, dominant performances, and high-stakes matchups. A pair of title fights capped off the event, and several fighters left with extra cash for their standout showings. Here’s a full rundown of the results, followed by a breakdown of the evening’s bonus winners. All of the Results from UFC 316 Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean […]

June 5, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on June 5, 2025

BETTING BANANAS – UFC 316

Now then fight fans. Who’s excited for this weekends UFC card? Everyone! Thought so. We head to the Prudential centre in Newark for a bantamweight title rematch taking the headline slot. Sean O’Malley looks to get his title back from the Georgian juggernaut Merab Dvalishvili. Plus we have a stacked undercard, along with a great co-main event in Kayla Harrison v Julianna Pena for the ladies 135 pound gold. Let’s get into it. The Bananas […]

June 5, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on June 5, 2025

UFC 316 Preview: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley Headlines Stacked Newark Card

Two Title Clashes Top the Card as UFC Returns to New Jersey The UFC returns to Newark, New Jersey this Saturday for its annual visit, as the Prudential Center hosts UFC 316. The event is set to be headlined by two massive bantamweight title fights. In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili will look to defend his crown against the man he dethroned at UFC 306 last September — Sean O’Malley. In the co-main event, former […]

June 1, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on June 1, 2025

Maycee Barber’s Health Battles Resurface, UFC Vegas 107 Main Event Cancelled

Maycee Barber’s long-awaited return to the UFC octagon has been derailed once again. The flyweight contender was forced to withdraw from tonight’s UFC Vegas 107 main event against Erin Blanchfield due to lingering health issues that have plagued her over the past year. A Year of Health Battles Barber’s health struggles began shortly after her unanimous decision victory over Katlyn Cerminara at UFC 299 in March 2024. Just days later, she developed a rapidly worsening […]

May 30, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 30, 2025

“Wonderboy” Booked For UFC Return in Nashville

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson Returns to the Cage Against Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville Veteran welterweight standout Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is set to make his Octagon return this summer, with a showdown booked against Brazilian finisher Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville, taking place July 12 at Bridgestone Arena. Thompson (17-8-1 MMA, 12-8-1 UFC), once a top title contender at 170 pounds, is hoping to halt a difficult run of form and reignite his career. The 42-year-old […]

May 29, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 29, 2025

BETTING BANANAS – UFC VEGAS 107 – BLANCHFIELD VS BARBER.

Guess who’s back? Back again! Phil is back! Tell your friends! Ok so enough with the Eminem intro people. I am happy to be back doing articles and content for my beloved family at Fight Banana’s! Ill be here every week with a betting breakdown for all the UFC events, and any major combat sports shows I’m throwing money at. So lets get into this weekends UFC action. On what to me is a low […]

May 28, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 28, 2025

UFC Vegas 107 Preview

Top 5 Flyweights Clash as UFC Returns to the Apex This Saturday The world leader in mixed martial arts returns to action this weekend, as the UFC Apex in Las Vegas hosts UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday night. The card is headlined by a pivotal matchup between two top-five flyweights, as Erin Blanchfield (13-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) takes on Maycee Barber (14-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a five-round bout. Let’s take a look at all […]

May 27, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 27, 2025

Tom Aspinall Teases ‘Heavyweight News’ Amid Jon Jones Rumors

Tom Aspinall’s Cryptic Post Rekindles Jon Jones Unification Talk The mind games between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones continue. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) reignited the rumor mill on Monday with a cryptic Instagram post that read, “Heavyweight news…coming soon.” The message from the UFC interim heavyweight champion immediately sparked speculation that the long-awaited title unification bout with Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) was about to be announced. However, Aspinall quickly moved to temper the […]

May 22, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 22, 2025

“He’s a Legend”: Jack Della Maddalena Calls on Volkanovski and Craig Jones to Crack the Makhachev Code

JDM Looks to Fellow Aussie Star for Edge Ahead of Makhachev Clash As Jack Della Maddalena gears up for the biggest test of his MMA career, he’s turning to someone who knows his upcoming opponent better than most—UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) captured the welterweight crown at UFC 315 in Montreal with a win over Belal Muhammad. Now, with Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) expected to vacate his […]

May 17, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on May 17, 2025

Paddy Pimblett Sees Topuria as Path to UFC Title

UFC Shake-Up: Pimblett Targets Lightweight Title in Post-Makhachev Era With Islam Makhachev officially moving up to welterweight, Paddy Pimblett sees a clear path opening toward a UFC lightweight title shot. UFC President Dana White confirmed this week that Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) will relinquish the 155-pound championship he’s held since 2022 to pursue a new challenge at 170 pounds. He’s expected to face newly crowned welterweight king Jack Della Maddalena later this year. As […]